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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1913
Page
1
Pass and Co. butchers and bakers announce they have disposed of their bakery business and thank patrons for past support. They solicit continued custom under the new proprietor Mr J Shipard who is sure to give attention and satisfaction.
A Queensland period discusses agriculture and land policy, urging easier land acquisition terms and moved to support farming, railways, and irrigation projects. It notes optimism for a bumper harvest, tramway issues, and government actions with Minister Johnson praised for engaging with the public on irrigation and land use.
In Twila, William Williamson and Thomas, aged 23 and 18, were convicted for the murder of J. W. Allen. The verdict likely leads to capital punishment. The report discusses detective methods and warns on public safety while calling for government reform and cleaner elections.
Nine rains renewed hopes for good crops in the district. Messrs Stafford and Son plan to commence sowing Alpha wheat for hay on Monday the 1th. The hay stands five feet high and yields a fine crop. Wheat heads exceed six inches, suggesting an early season for the Victoria district. Alpha wheat shows strong promise in Mullewa farming areas, with many expecting Alpha next year. In Mullewa, lack of farmers in Tenindewa noted as a man with nearly all Alpha sowed. Railway siding improvements progress, but the waiting shed site should be moved to ease access. Customers face inconvenience obtaining goods past the Hew lever crossing and a seven-wire fence. A new goods shed is under construction, likely awaiting the shed removal. No sheep loading yard exists yet. Railway Department aims to free workers only for essential tasks. A humorous Wheat versus manure tale arose at Sutton’s cottage with a man with a bald head joking about manure. A new road through Woodiya Reserve to the siding entrance would ease rear-end farmers’ access. Mullowa Ready Board may note and help. Readers appreciate the hay and wheat quotes in the paper.
Inquiries reveal the delay in opening Yandanooka Estate for closer settlement stems from Midland Railway Company asserting mining rights over open funds. Officials acknowledge likely substantial postponement, though the division plan could be issued soon.
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